Lighthouse Special Education vs Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague

	L Lighthouse Special Education Rotterdam, Netherlands	W Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €19,800 - 24,200	Fees / year €23,800
Age range	Age range 3 - 13 years	Age range 4 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, SEN focussed	Curriculum Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils 25	Pupils 20
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Dutch, English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Van Heutszstraat 12, 2593 PJ Den Haag, The Netherlands. Lighthouse Special Education and Three Little Ships Preschool are located within the International Department of The Haagsche Schoolvereeniging in The Hague (Van Heutszstraat location). The building is wheelchair-accessible.	Location Winford Bilingual The Hague is located in the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands. It is within walking distance of The Hague Central Station. Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 91, 2594 AC Den Haag.
Stages	Stages Early Intervention group (ages 2.5 to 5) within Three Little Ships preschool; Class 1 (ages 5 to 8); Class 2 (ages 8 to 13).	Stages The Hague campus serves children aged 4 to 12 with a bilingual pathway. From age 9 to 12 there is a Dutch curriculum stream alongside the bilingual program.
School type	School type International special education school.	School type Private Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with a dual immersion approach that links the Dutch, UK, and IPC curricula.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Cooperation with associated therapists and local Dutch specialists. The school works with psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals to design individualised learning plans; Lighthouse also benefits from a dedicated assessment team and collaboration with Three Little Ships Preschool.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Netherlands
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Daily schedule: Lighthouse classes run from 08:30 to 15:00, with a soft start around 08:20–08:45 for related groups. Lunches are integrated as part of the day; there is outdoor playtime and a focus on social and academic development. The Lighthouse program totals about 30 hours of lessons per week.	School day structure The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, with drop-off between 08:45 and 09:00. Wednesdays are a half-day, finishing at 13:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service is available for eligible students through local transport schemes; reimbursement of transport costs may be possible. The provider options include Wassenaar, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Den Haag.	Bus service details An after-school transport arrangement with Amforça provides bus pickup from Winford Bilingual to Amforça locations, including Overbosch.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Assessment Fees - The school charges assessment fees for evaluations carried out by its associated therapists. Typical assessment fees are: Articulation assessment €200; Full Speech and Language Assessment €600; Occupational/Physical Therapy Assessment (on request); Occupational & Sensory Assessment (on request); IQ test (approx. €900); WISC‑V plus WIAT achievement test (approx. €1,260); Dyslexia assessment with IQ and achievement tests (approx. €1,400). Individual therapy sessions are typically charged at €85 per hour and are invoiced separately by the therapist. Tuition / Parental Contribution (by age group) — annual and per term - Early Intervention (Three Little Ships pre‑school, ages 3–5): €19,800.00 per school year. Per term (three equal instalments): €6,600.00. - Lighthouse Special Education (ages 5–13): €24,200.00 per school year. Per term (three equal instalments): €8,066.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual contribution may be paid in full or in three instalments. Instalment schedule and due dates are: Term 1 — payable before 1 June; Term 2 — payable before 1 October; Term 3 — payable before 1 February. Payments are calculated pro‑rata for students who join during the school year. Reimbursements for students who leave during the school year are calculated on a pro‑rata basis after the notice/termination period is completed. Withdrawal and refund information - The school operates a 40‑week academic year. Written notice of withdrawal must be submitted on the school's Withdrawal Form. The contract continues for three months from receipt of the Withdrawal Form and the financial obligation continues for those three months. If a student leaves during the school year, any reimbursement is calculated pro‑rata after the three‑month termination period. Other costs and typical additional fees - Assessment and therapy fees as listed under Application / Assessment Fees (above). - Additional individual one‑to‑one support fees may be charged where full‑time additional assistance is required; these are arranged via Admissions. - Accident insurance: the school pays a student accident insurance premium that covers accidents during school hours (including one hour before and after school); parents remain financially responsible for medical bills in most cases. Parents are advised to maintain their own liability and medical insurance. - Transportation: where applicable, taxi/bus transportation between home and school must be requested through the local municipality; any eligibility and arrangements are handled by the municipality. Costs or arrangements for transportation are not covered as a routine school fee. - Meals, uniforms and after‑school care: lunch and snacks are typically provided by parents; there is no standard school uniform fee listed. After‑school care (BSO) and holiday care are provided by external providers and are contracted and paid for directly by parents. Fee payment options and account details - Payments are made by bank transfer to the school's fee account. Account details: STG HSV ID FEES, IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170, BIC: ABNANL2A. (Payments should be made in Euros to this account.)	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application (registration) fee: EUR 550 one-time, non-refundable. - Enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 one-time, non-refundable. This enrolment fee is not deducted from tuition and remains non-refundable if you defer or leave. Tuition fees (by academic year and per term) - Annual tuition (Winford Bilingual The Hague) for the current academic year 2025–2026: EUR 23,800 per pupil. This same annual fee applies to the Bilingual stream and the Hague Dutch stream. - Per-term / instalment detail: - Single payment option: Pay the full annual tuition of EUR 23,800 in one instalment by 1 August 2025. - Three-instalment option: The school permits payment in three instalments with an additional 3% administration and interest charge. Instalment due dates are 1 August, 15 November and 1 February. Using the three-instalment option increases the total payable by 3% (EUR 23,800 + 3% = EUR 24,514.00) and yields three equal instalments of approximately EUR 8,171.33 each (the school will allocate cents to sum correctly). Tuition by year group - The published tuition rate is the same across year groups (Panda, Zebra, Giraffe, Eagle). There is no separate tuition schedule by individual year group; annual tuition is applied per pupil regardless of the class within the primary school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoice for application fee is issued during the application process; the application will be processed only after the application fee has been paid. - Full-payment deadline for the single-payment option: 1 August 2025. - Instalment due dates for three-instalment option: 1 August, 15 November and 1 February; a direct debit instruction is requested for the instalment option. A 3% administration/interest surcharge applies to the total. - Tuition fees are pro-rated according to the pupil's starting date when enrolment occurs after the beginning of the school year. Depending on start date, instalment payment may still be offered (with additional administration and interest costs). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day primary school with the school day running from 09:00 (drop-off 08:45–09:00) to 15:00 (Wednesdays end at 13:00). Meals are provided during the school day. Other costs and included items - The tuition fee is described as all-inclusive for the school's services: it covers testing in both languages, special exhibits, field trips, morning snacks and a warm lunch each school day. - Additional charges may apply for extra evaluations, specialist assessments, or one-to-one support if required; such costs are discussed with parents at the time such services are recommended. - No uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed as part of the fee schedule. (School-provided daily lunch and snacks are included in tuition.) Refund and withdrawal information - Application (registration) fee of EUR 550 is non-refundable. - Enrolment fee of EUR 1,000 is non-refundable in all circumstances (including deferral or leaving). - Withdrawal policy: Parents must provide two months' written notice to withdraw. In the absence of written notice, two months' tuition fees will be charged in lieu. Any overdue fees or other charges remain payable on notice of withdrawal. Tuition is otherwise pro-rated for mid-year enrolment. Fee payment options - The school issues an invoice for the application fee. For the three-instalment payment plan the school requests a direct debit instruction. The single-payment (one instalment) option requires payment by the stated deadline (1 August). Specific other payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not detailed in the published fee schedule. Family discount - A 5% family discount is applied to the tuition fee for the youngest child when more than one child from the same family attends the school (applicable to Amsterdam, Haarlem and The Hague locations).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options All lunches and morning snacks are provided every day and are included in the school fee. A warm healthy vegetarian lunch is made by the school's in-house cook.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Lighthouse Special Education is part of the Haagse Schoolvereniging (HSV) in The Hague.	Governance and ownership The school is a private Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment and is part of the Winford group of schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details An individualized curriculum is followed for each student with a strong emphasis on communication and social skills, and on learning how to cope in a school environment. For 5–13 year olds, the School Curriculum places emphasis on basic skills in communication, reading, spelling, language and maths, and is based on the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (UK), cross-referenced with the Dutch Primary Education Curriculum. Students work on their own learning goals using a range of materials, including the Edmark Reading Program and Numicon. Students use iPads with apps tailored to their learning level and progress. An Early Intervention Curriculum (Three Little Ships) is play-based and develops communication, social, fine motor, early literacy and numeracy skills, with a focus on independence; the preschool class has a maximum of 16 children, with 11 typically developing and a high staff-to-student ratio.	Curriculum details Winford Bilingual The Hague provides a total immersion, dual-language primary education for students aged 4 to 12, with a Dutch curriculum stream for students aged 9 to 12. All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, with IPC taught in both languages. The Dutch national curriculum forms the base, with the UK national curriculum running alongside it, linked by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The classrooms have two fully qualified teachers, one native English speaker and one native Dutch speaker, with around 20 children per class. Families may choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9, and the program prepares students for Dutch or international secondary education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Preschool Early Intervention class has a maximum of 16 children, 11 of whom are typically developing, with a high staff-to-student ratio. Lighthouse Primary School class has up to 16 children taught by 1 teacher and 3–4 educational assistants.	Student teacher ratio Two teachers per classroom and about 20 students per class.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates typically move on to Dutch secondary schools or International secondary schools, with options to continue in British, Dutch or international education pathways.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Lighthouse Special Education emphasises development of communication and social skills alongside academics. The school maintains a high staff-to-student ratio (1:4) to foster deep relationships and support social and emotional development. It uses three picture-based communication systems—PECS, PODD, and Proloquo2Go—to support nonverbal or limited-verbal learners. The curriculum prioritizes social skills and learning to participate in groups, with goals for language and social development in individual education plans. The Lighthouse supports integration into the HSV International Department, enabling social inclusion and language practice with age peers. The well-being framework emphasizes relationships, competence, and autonomy as core conditions for motivation and well-being.	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional benefits to being bilingual. Being raised as bilingual enhances reading social cues, reduces social shyness, and strengthens active listening skills. These skills help children make friends, understand diversity, and integrate into diverse environments. The bilingual setting fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion as part of everyday learning. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and learning is an exciting lifelong journey.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Lighthouse Special Education is the only international special school in The Netherlands, offering individualized education to children aged 3-13 who cannot cope in international mainstream education. The school serves students with very complex needs, including non-verbal autism and multi-disabled profiles, with challenges spanning visual impairment, language development difficulties, cognitive and physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges. There are three classes: Early Intervention (2.5-5) in Three Little Ships preschool, Class 1 (5-8), and Class 2 (8-13). Therapeutic interventions such as speech therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration, and occupational therapy are available during the school day with medical approval; students have Individual Education Plans. The curriculum is taught exclusively in English, with integration into the International Department where appropriate, and resources are tailored to each student's needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Lighthouse curriculum is taught exclusively in English. Some students have English as a second or third language. Many students have limited verbal skills and communicate using pictograms and augmented communication systems such as PECS, PODD, and Proloquo2Go. Where applicable, Lighthouse supports language development through English-language instruction and integration with the HSV International Department. Therapy services, including speech therapy, support language development as part of the school day.	English as an additional language All subjects are taught in Dutch and English; two teachers per classroom, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, with each teacher speaking their native language to students. The Dutch national curriculum is taught alongside the UK national curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with all subjects taught in both languages. The programme is recognised by the Dutch schools inspectorate. Families can choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9. IPC is taught in both English and Dutch to foster bilingual fluency across the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Well-being is central to the Lighthouse approach, guided by three basic conditions: relationships, competence, and autonomy. The school emphasises social skills development and group belonging, including lunchtime activities as part of the educational program. The high staff-to-student ratio enables staff to build trusting relationships and tailor support to individual needs. Therapeutic interventions such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration are available to support mental well-being. Individual Education Plans track progress toward social and learning goals, with regular review and adjustment to support students' well-being.	Mental wellbeing Winford Bilingual uses Positive Discipline, which is based on kindness and firm guidance, mutual respect, and constructive communication. The approach emphasizes belonging and significance, long-term development, and social and life skills, helping children become independent and understand logical consequences. The aim is to create happy, capable, and kind learners who can navigate social situations respectfully and effectively.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The health and safety of the children are of highest importance. The school maintains a Child Protection Statement and HSV-wide Child Protection Policy, with an Intimate Care Policy for Lighthouse. All staff, interns and volunteers are required to provide a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (Good Conduct) before working. The school provides a Confidential Advisor and an External Confidential Advisor, as well as the National Confidential Advisor for complaints about education. For safeguarding concerns, contact details are available through the Confidential Advisor and External Confidential Advisor.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Since 2000 Lighthouse Special Education provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex special educational needs. The school is the only international special primary school in The Netherlands offering education in English. Education is individualised for children aged 3-13, with two classes: younger (5-8) and older (8-13), each with a maximum of eight pupils and taught by a teacher and a teaching assistant. An inclusive preschool class called Three Little Ships serves children aged 2.5 to 5. The staff includes a secretary, a concierge, and volunteers who support the children at lunchtime. Therapies are provided on-site by English-speaking, internationally qualified therapists, including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration therapy and occupational therapy.	Facilities overview Winford Bilingual The Hague is a private Dutch school located in the Bezuidenhout area, Den Haag, serving students aged 4 to 12, with a Dutch curriculum stream for students aged 9 to 12. Two native-speaking teachers per classroom, one Dutch and one English, teach all core subjects in both languages. The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, with Wednesdays finishing at 13:00, and lunches and morning snacks are provided daily. A schooltuin (school garden) supports experiential learning, and the curriculum links the Dutch and UK frameworks through the IPC. The school offers flexible holidays and a central location, with the option to follow bilingual or Dutch-only tracks after age 9.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities An Amforça after-school sports program provides access to sports facilities after school. The Amforça bus transports students from Winford Bilingual to Overbosch, the site containing a swimming pool and a sports hall. A wide range of sports is offered, including football, tennis, dancing, bootcamp, and swimming. Other activities include music, arts and crafts, and robotics lessons.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Education is conducted in English for children aged 3-13. Two classes operate: younger (5-8) and older (8-13), each with up to eight pupils and staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant. An inclusive preschool class called Three Little Ships serves children aged 2.5 to 5. Therapies are provided on-site by English-speaking, internationally qualified therapists, including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration therapy and occupational therapy. A secretary, a concierge and volunteers support the school day, including lunchtime.	Academic facilities All core subjects are taught in Dutch and English throughout the school day. The curriculum combines the Dutch National Curriculum, the UK National Curriculum, and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Each classroom has two native-speaking teachers, one Dutch and one English. Multi-age classrooms and small class sizes support personalized learning. There is a bilingual pathway with an option to move to a Dutch-only curriculum from age 9.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Amforça after-school program provides bilingual sports and activities after school. The Amforça bus picks up students from Winford Bilingual and takes them to Overbosch, the site with a swimming pool and sports hall. A wide range of sports is offered, including football, tennis, dancing, bootcamp, and swimming. Other activities include music, arts and crafts, and robotics. Field trips and IPC projects contribute to experiential learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Since 2000, Lighthouse Special Education has provided a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex special educational needs. It is the Netherlands' only international Special Primary School offering education in English. The school serves children aged 3-13 in two classes (ages 5-8 and 8-13), each class with up to eight students and staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant. An inclusive preschool class, Three Little Ships, provides an early intervention program for 2.5 to 5-year-olds.	History —
Community	Community Children come from international families temporarily based in The Netherlands, with diverse mother tongue languages, and everyone learns English at school. The staff have extensive experience in working with children with complex learning challenges, and many hold specialist qualifications. A secretary, a concierge, and a group of volunteers support the school, including lunchtime volunteers. In addition to the day classes, the inclusive Three Little Ships preschool provides early intervention for ages 2.5 to 5.	Community The school school community reflects the multicultural population of Amsterdam and includes both Dutch and international students. The school provides a warm and supportive environment throughout primary schooling. Winford Bilingual The Hague is centrally located in the Bezuidenhout area, within walking distance from Central Station. The school has small class sizes, with two teachers per classroom, which supports personalized attention. A diverse cultural program celebrates Dutch and English cultural traditions.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association As a family-oriented institution, Winford Bilingual Primary School fosters positive relationships between all staff, children, and parents. The school maintains a high standard for its teaching staff and the personalized care provided to every student. By utilizing small class sizes with two teachers per classroom, the school provides a high level of individual attention. Teachers serve as the primary contact for students; because children remain in each class for two years, staff develop a deep understanding of each child’s unique needs. Parents and carers may speak with teachers at the end of the school day or schedule appointments with the staff or the Director for more detailed discussions. Additionally, formal Parent-Teacher meetings are held three times per year to review student progress.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Students follow an individualized curriculum with a strong emphasis on developing communication and social skills. They learn to cope in a school setting, including sustaining attention, following instructions, completing tasks, and working independently. The 5–13 year-old curriculum focuses on basic skills in communication, reading, spelling, language and maths, based on the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (UK), cross-referenced with Dutch Primary Education outcomes. Edmark Reading Program and Numicon support literacy and numeracy; each student uses an iPad configured to access appropriate apps. Progress is tracked through Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) that are reviewed twice yearly to adjust goals.	Academic & intellectual Experiential Learning provides real-world connections through field trips and collaborative IPC projects. All core subjects are taught in Dutch and English. The curriculum links the Dutch National Curriculum, the UK National Curriculum, and the International Primary Curriculum, with IPC taught in both languages.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and music activities occur throughout the week to reinforce language skills, creativity and motor development. A monthly theme guides activities, with art and music supporting language, creativity and motor skills, and there are special trips and dress-up days linked to the theme. Cultural activities include trips to museums and visits by musicians. Dutch cultural days such as Sinterklaas, Christmas and King's Day are celebrated at school.	Arts & creative Music, arts & crafts, and robotics lessons are offered. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The curriculum aligns with the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (UK), cross-referenced with Dutch Primary Education outcomes to support language learning. Language development is a central focus across the program. Dutch cultural days such as Sinterklaas, Christmas and King's Day are celebrated at school.	Cultural & language Diverse Cultural Program celebrates Dutch and English cultural traditions. The school community reflects the multicultural population of the area and integrates Dutch and English language use throughout daily life. IPC is taught in both Dutch and English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Play is built into the daily routine to support social and emotional development, with circle time and reading together. Outside Playtime is organized with students from the HSV International Department, promoting social interaction across the wider school community. The program emphasizes socio-emotional and physical development through topic-based learning and related activities.	Social & hobbies Amforça after-school programme provides a wide range of sports after school, including football, tennis, dancing, bootcamp and swimming. Other activities include music, arts & crafts, and robotics.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being is supported through a focus on socio-emotional and physical development, including daily outside playtime. High-quality therapies are available at the school by internationally qualified professionals in private practice, with families able to arrange specific therapists directly. Therapies include Speech and Language therapy, Occupational and Psychological therapy, and Play therapy.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical activities are offered through the Amforça after-school program. The school focuses on a nurturing environment that supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being. Daily lunches are provided.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (UK), cross referenced with the Dutch Primary Education Curriculum.	Language provision Languages taught: Dutch and English. All subjects are taught in both Dutch and English. Students complete the Dutch national curriculum, the UK national curriculum, and the IPC, to become fluent in both languages. From age 9, there is an option to move to a Dutch-only curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Total immersion dual-language program where all core subjects are taught in Dutch and English. Two teachers per classroom, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, deliver instruction in their native languages. The curriculum combines the Dutch national curriculum with the UK national curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and IPC is taught in both languages. Students are completely immersed in Dutch and English throughout the school day.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Offers a dual pathway: bilingual education for all students and an option to move to a Dutch-only curriculum from age 9. Bilingual Plus is a program feature.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit the Application and Required Documentation: To begin the process, parents need to submit a completed application form alongside a copy of the child’s passport, recent school reports, and proof of eligibility, such as a letter from an employer or a temporary employment contract. It is important to provide detailed information about the child’s learning needs, including copies of any assessments from the past two years conducted by psychologists, physiotherapists, or speech therapists. Parents should ensure that all reports and assessments are fully translated into English prior to submission. 2. Attend an Initial Meeting: Once the application and documents are received, the Director will reach out to parents to schedule a meeting to discuss the application. Following this meeting and a subsequent discussion with the Pupil Monitoring Co-ordinator, the school will determine if Lighthouse is a viable option for the child. This step allows both the parents and the school staff to clarify the child's specific needs and the school's capacity to support them. 3. Consent to Information Exchange and Further Assessments: Before making a final admissions decision, Lighthouse staff may need to consult with the child’s current school or therapists to gather more context. Parents will be asked to sign a consent form agreeing to this exchange of information with outside professionals. In some cases, the Lighthouse Assessment Team may require additional assessments to be completed; parents should be aware that these specific assessments incur separate fees. 4. Obtain a Statement of Eligibility: Because admissions comply with Dutch law for Tailored Education (Passend Onderwijs), every child must receive a formal Statement of Eligibility (Toelatingsverklaring) from the local Dutch Education Board in their residential district. Lighthouse staff will assist parents directly with the application for this statement. It is a mandatory legal requirement before the child can officially start at the school.	Admissions Submit the completed form (Word or PDF) along with school reports and CITO results. For children over five, the school will schedule a trial session via the school director. A non-refundable registration fee of €550 must be paid before Winford Bilingual begins processing the application. Step 2: Provisional Confirmation The school will email a Provisional Offer once the application is processed. Parents have 10 business days to accept or decline; after this period, the offer is automatically withdrawn, and the process must be restarted. Step 3: Acceptance Following acceptance, a non-refundable enrolment fee of €1000 per child is due within 3 weeks. Once paid, the school secures the student's placement and issues a formal confirmation of Enrolment. This fee is separate from tuition and is non-refundable regardless of start date or withdrawal.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The Lighthouse Special Education website does not specify the operation of a formal waitlist or applicant pool system. The policy states that children between the ages of 5 and 12 may be admitted at any point during the school year, strictly subject to the current availability of places. For the separate Three Little Ships Early Intervention program, admissions priority is specifically given to children who turn three years old before October 1st of that academic year.	Waitlist —
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